
56-year-old man dies while playing pickleball in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:05 10/05/2025A 56-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City suffered sudden cardiac arrest and died while playing pickleball on Thursday afternoon, Thong Nhat Hospital confirmed on the following day.

Vietnamese man dies after collapsing during pickleball game
Vietnam News 09:34 25/04/2025A 54-year-old man in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam collapsed and died while playing pickleball, local health authorities said on Thursday.

Cruise operator fined nearly $500 for allowing guests to play pickleball on ship deck in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
Vietnam News 14:51 17/04/2025A cruise ship operator has been fined VND12.5 million (US$484) for allowing tourists to play pickleball on the vessel’s deck in Ha Long Bay, located in northern Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province, which resulted in a passenger jumping overboard without a life jacket.

Tourist dives into Vietnam's Ha Long Bay during pickleball match on cruise ship deck
Vietnam News 07:00 17/04/2025A tourist jumped off a cruise ship into Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam while playing pickleball on the upper deck, prompting safety concerns and a formal investigation by local authorities.

Da Nang responds to backlash over school pickleball rollout
Education 13:49 16/04/2025The education department in Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has clarified its plan to promote pickleball at schools following mixed public reactions to a directive issued last week.

Vietnam’s tennis future uncertain as Ly Hoang Nam shifts focus to pickleball
Vietnam News 10:17 21/03/2025Ly Hoang Nam is Vietnam’s top tennis talent

Rapid rise of pickleball in Vietnam marked by growing pains in organization
Vietnam News 08:02 15/03/2025Unofficial estimates suggest about 30,000 people are now playing pickleball in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City hosts int’l pickleball tournament
Vietnam News 09:05 07/05/2024The tournament boasted over 400 registered athletes